University of Cal - Davis Vs. American University HELP!

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am trying to decide between UC Davis and American University (in DC). I was admitted as a “Viticulture and Enology” (FYI, thats wine science) major at UC Davis and as a Philosophy major at American University (despite the fact I applied undecided). </p>

<p>I was offered spring (Jan 2007) admission at American and normal fall admission at Davis. At American, however, I can do the Washington Semester program in the fall. </p>

<p>I am curious about how easy it would be to switch colleges/majors inside these universities. For instance, if I do not end up liking V&E could I switch to Political Science at Davis? I applied undecided at American, but they gave me Philosophy (which is ironic, because I do like philosophy, perhaps they got that info from something else I filled out) but I want to beable to transfer to the School of Public Affairs or School of International Service. Can I do that? </p>

<p>Anyway, argue where I should go and why.</p>

<p>THANK YOU!!!</p>

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<p>I don’t know about American, but unless they have changed things since I was a student, its pretty easy to change majors at Davis as long as you are not trying to get into an impacted major. The UC’s don’t generally require you to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year, and changes are very common.</p>

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<p>I don’t know about American, but unless they have changed things since I was a student, its pretty easy to change majors at Davis as long as you are not trying to get into an impacted major. The UC’s don’t generally require you to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year, and changes are very common. </p>

<p>If you are a California resident, I think you should choose Davis – you will have many more opportunities along the way, and a larger, more diverse student body. Davis also offers a program where you can spend a quarter in Washington with an internship – see: <a href=“http://washingtonprogram.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate.html[/url]”>http://washingtonprogram.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>(Not as good as spending 4 years in Washington at American, of course, but a lot less expensive)</p>

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<p>davis you can switch majors after first quarter. visit if you can, that would probably help the most.</p>

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<p>Are you a California resident? :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>whoa, that’s the coolest major ever!! I would go to UC-D. like calmom pointed out, you can spend time in Washington, DC at pretty much any school.</p>

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<p>it should be easy to switch into political science. </p>

<p>the UC’s all share the Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP) program where you can spend a quarter in DC.</p>

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<p>Before you change, you should know that UC Davis is the foremost university in the entire WORLD to study wine making.</p>

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<p>Yes, I am a California resident, but tuition (if that is why you asked) is a minor consideration. </p>

<p>How do the PoliSci programs at Davis and American compare (assuming I can switch into them and want to) ?</p>

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<p>American has one of the best political science programs in the country…it’s also in DC–fulltime…I don’t know about UCD, but American is tough to beat in regards to poli sci.</p>

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<p>Ive actually seen Davis ranked ahead of American for poli sci…plus Davis is the better school overall for a person who isnt sure of thier major since it has a wider base of study.</p>

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<p>Come to UC Davis.</p>

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<p>davis if you are in state. tough call if you are outta state. i believe davis has better academics, but i prefer the location of american. i however would still choose davis.</p>